Ever had someone pick your pocket? Usually, you don't feel anything - it's only later that you find out what's missing.

Watch these demonstrations of how con artists, thieves and pick pockets will help themselves to your goods.

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The Postman Scam:

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How a pickpocket steals a wallet and replaces it with paper:

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Another trick used by pickpockets:

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How pickpockets work on buses and trains:

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How a pickpocket works in a bar:

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How a pickpocket can steal your mobile phone or purse:

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How a pickpocket can steal your wallet: